What mailing list are you on? DCAS has my e-mail but I routinely see guys posting about e-mails that I have never seen.

I get my Fdny emails about upcoming events and other things to the email address I gave in my application. Contact DCAS to make sure they have your correct email address.

07-14-2013, 01:26 AM

mocon337

After five consecutive days of being asked when I'm going to get called, I've realized that the proper retort is, "don't ask so many questions please..."

07-14-2013, 10:40 AM

FDNY-USCG

Quick question. Has anyone used the post 9/11 G.I. bill during the academy? I'm asking because some people say you get the full BAH throughout the academy and for the duration of the probationary period? I was under the impression you don't because it's not a traditional college and the academy is considered vocational training. Any truth to any of this? Thanks for the help

07-14-2013, 10:50 AM

roadrunner09

Quote:

Originally Posted by mocon337

After five consecutive days of being asked when I'm going to get called, I've realized that the proper retort is, "don't ask so many questions please..."

Come talk to us after 5 consecutive years of it...

07-14-2013, 11:11 AM

rcfd31

Quote:

Originally Posted by FDNY-USCG

Quick question. Has anyone used the post 9/11 G.I. bill during the academy? I'm asking because some people say you get the full BAH throughout the academy and for the duration of the probationary period? I was under the impression you don't because it's not a traditional college and the academy is considered vocational training. Any truth to any of this? Thanks for the help

From what I heard you do get it because it is considered an accredited school.

07-14-2013, 11:21 AM

Ice&Fire

grooming question

Are the guys that are running considering shaving their heads already? Or maybe too soon?
I've also heard you can use your gi bill during the academy.

07-14-2013, 12:03 PM

grok350

For the first majority oc class in jan I understand there will be an abundance of Veterans, I'm curious as to how they'll choose the squad leaders. They'll go by rank correct? But do they just pull a guy out with the highest rank or interview them? The top part of oc will be filled with them

07-14-2013, 01:17 PM

FFwnt2b

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice&Fire

Are the guys that are running considering shaving their heads already? Or maybe too soon?
I've also heard you can use your gi bill during the academy.

I didn't shave my head for the run, but I had it pretty short already. It'll be shaved though for the first day of school.

07-14-2013, 03:38 PM

FuDsNmYc

Quote:

Originally Posted by grok350

For the first majority oc class in jan I understand there will be an abundance of Veterans, I'm curious as to how they'll choose the squad leaders. They'll go by rank correct? But do they just pull a guy out with the highest rank or interview them? The top part of oc will be filled with them

From what I know Marines are selected first to be squad leader. Then they go through the rest of the services.

07-14-2013, 03:49 PM

jmarq

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFwnt2b

I didn't shave my head for the run, but I had it pretty short already. It'll be shaved though for the first day of school.

Why are guys making sure their head is shaven for the run and the first day of class ? I mean I'm in the guard so my hair is short to begin with but I'm curious? Can someone answer ?

07-14-2013, 05:00 PM

FFwnt2b

You need to have your head shaven for the first day of school. Guys are probably holding on to their head of hair as long as they can before its gone for 4 1/2 months.

07-14-2013, 05:50 PM

chadxmerch

Actually, at the last mentor meeting at HQ, the FF named Shane said that you don't have to shave your head, but everyone does anyway. He said that in the last class a few guys didn't, but by day 4 they had shaved their heads.

07-14-2013, 06:16 PM

FFwnt2b

It's easier they say with the gear going on and off. Also, if the DIs say to do it, which he said it at the run, then I'm doing it. He actually used a few candidates as examples, and they had crew cuts.

07-14-2013, 06:32 PM

chadxmerch

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFwnt2b

It's easier they say with the gear going on and off. Also, if the DIs say to do it, which he said it at the run, then I'm doing it. He actually used a few candidates as examples, and they had crew cuts.

I would do it solely out of not wanting to be singled out, but I think legally they can't make you shave your head because females don't have to shave their heads. Regardless, you're probably better off shaving it.

07-14-2013, 07:01 PM

Kngnothen

Shave your head. Don't be an indivual. They can't "force" you to shave your head but they can strongly encourage you too. Or they can make you stand there while they punish everyone else for your indivual ism. That's a fast way too make friends.

07-14-2013, 08:26 PM

coldblood92

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldblood92

I hope this helps anyone who is at about my running times for 2.5 miles which was at a 8min pace(2.5 miles in 20 min)

(26) 2 miles at comfortable pace before upper-body workout
(27) 800m warm up
six 800m in 3mins with 3min rest

Note: My father was gonna have me do 3:20. I said 3. He said okay 3:10 I said no 3. So... I thought I could do it; and just make a note if you're following this. Plus he knew how hot it was gonna be today. I just wanted to push it today.

07-14-2013, 10:46 PM

Manhattan Medic

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadxmerch

Actually, at the last mentor meeting at HQ, the FF named Shane said that you don't have to shave your head, but everyone does anyway. He said that in the last class a few guys didn't, but by day 4 they had shaved their heads.

They can't legally force you, however it's tradition, and something you will all do unless you're a complete *******. You don't have to for the run, it'd be a good idea for orientation. Mandatory on day 1.

07-15-2013, 02:32 AM

OzzyOz

I've been paying on and off attention to this thread and have never posted. I wanted to know if I have list #98x when do you think I might receive something in the mail. My FF friend told me that once this July class is officially in that they will start notifying people for the jan class and that I should have a chance for that. Anyone know What was the last list # from the OC to be called?

07-15-2013, 04:20 AM

DannyD0pe

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzzyOz

I've been paying on and off attention to this thread and have never posted. I wanted to know if I have list #98x when do you think I might receive something in the mail. My FF friend told me that once this July class is officially in that they will start notifying people for the jan class and that I should have a chance for that. Anyone know What was the last list # from the OC to be called?

They called down to all of score 103 (list #733) but only those with list # under 100 from the OC were called to the 1.5 run for a chance into this July academy.

07-15-2013, 07:19 AM

3edc4rfv

They did not get to the low 80s for the 1.5 run. I confirmed with my investigator.

07-15-2013, 08:26 AM

FFwnt2b

Good luck to those running today!

07-15-2013, 10:05 AM

chadxmerch

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFwnt2b

Good luck to those running today!

Luckily it is done early, because it's a scorcher out there today.

07-15-2013, 10:27 AM

River6019

So, is this the last day of running? Wonder how many guys ran and what the last list number they got up to was.